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My Royal Nemesis Debuts on SBS and Netflix, Showcasing Lim Ji‑yeon’s Comedy Pivot

Director Han says the hook is a Joseon‑era antiheroine learning to survive in today’s Seoul.

Overview

  • The series, which premiered Friday at 9:50 p.m. KST, airs in SBS’s Friday–Saturday slot with same‑day Netflix release and is set for 14 episodes.
  • Lim Ji‑yeon plays Shin Seo‑ri, a struggling actress possessed by a notorious Joseon villainess, opposite Heo Nam‑jun as Cha Se‑gye, a chaebol heir known as a ruthless “monster created by capitalism.”
  • Early promotional stills highlight a shocked reunion at an audition, chaos on a historical‑drama set, and Seo‑ri quickly adapting to 21st‑century work, including a home‑shopping modeling gig.
  • Lim said she chose the project because it is a comedy and described the role as a fresh challenge after darker turns in The Glory, Lies Hidden in My Garden, and The Tale of Lady Ok.
  • The launch enters a closely watched weekend face‑off with MBC’s Perfect Crown, starring Byeon Woo‑seok and IU, a matchup likely to shape early ratings and word of mouth.